common_basil
1. [ noun ] (botany) annual or perennial of tropical Asia having spikes of small white flowers and aromatic leave; one of the most important culinary herbs; used in salads, casseroles, sauces and some liqueurs
Synonyms: Ocimum_basilicum sweet_basil
Related terms: basil basil
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